Former Providence G Williams transfers to Long Beach St.

Posted: Thu May 22 9:41 PM

Long Beach, CA (Sports Network) - Long Beach State head men's basketball coach Dan Monson announced on Thursday that former Providence point guard Dwain Williams has signed a National Letter of Intent to transfer to the program.

Williams, who spent two years at Providence, will have two years of eligibility left with LBSU.

"Dwain Williams is a great addition to our program," said Monson. "His success in the Big East Conference demonstrates that he is a proven high-level point guard that will help solidify our backcourt."

Williams averaged 11 points and 2.3 assists per game with the Friars last season, shooting 90.2 percent (46-of-51) from the free throw line and 40.7 percent (48-of-118) from three-point range.

"I felt that Long Beach was the best place to go in that league," said Williams. "It's close to my mother and I have a single parent, raising five kids on her own. To come back home and be near my family and help put Long Beach on the map were the main reasons I chose Long Beach State. Coach Monson and the coaching staff are a good group of guys and good recruiters.

"They told me I'll have an opportunity to come in and be a leader on the team and bring my 'A' game every night and to practice every day and bring leadership. They were really real. Everything was up front. They are a good group of guys and my mom loved them."